You know how you think of something in your head, but once you say it out loud it doesn’t sound quite right, or comes out completely wrong? Well, this fits with that because screenplays are the same way.
This event will be a table reading for a feature and/or a few short film scripts. The writers have written their script to the final stages and now they wish to have actors read their scripts out loud. While hearing their scripts out loud writers can get a better understanding of what their story will be like. Some writers have a weakness with dialogue and hearing actors read it can make them notice if it doesn’t sound right, or get suggestions to make it sound better.
After the reading we can discuss the script as a group, but the writer is not allowed to say anything unless asked a direct question, but let’s try to limit those. Writers will often go into defense mode when talking about their scripts, so it’s better to not really give input at all. if a question comes up, then maybe you can just think of a better way to explain in the actual story so people will understand. One could lose sight of the bigger picture if they are busy staying on the defense.
WHEN: Wednesday, October 7, 2015
TIME: 6:30-8:30 pm
WHERE: Carver Branch Library
1161 Angelina St., Austin, TX, 78702
512-974-1010
AFTER PARTY: Immediately following the Table Read, we’ll go to a nearby bar or restaurant (to be determined) to eat, drink & socialize. Please join us!
SCRIPTS: We still have one slot open for a short script. Submit your script here.
- OK Stupids – by Guy Goldstein
Two nerdy young strangers are looking for love… online. But each has a super-cool roommate who secretly “spices up” their profile and sets up a date. Now they must be trained in order to meet! Near-drownings, broken noses, and “life lessons” are just part of the journey to discover if romance is really hopeless. - Profiling – by Howard Guttmann
A couple who meet on a dating website go backpacking on their first date to see if they are compatible. Each one has a secret that may doom this new relationship, or make it stronger. - Pandemic – by Aslan Hollier
An uninsured, low-class man becomes a victim of an outbreak. Once he goes to the hospital, his life changes dramatically and stumbles upon a dark secret.
Characters for OK Stupids:
- David – male, 20’s or early 30’s – geeky, sincere, hopeless romantic, can’t get women past the first date – read by Aslan Hollier
- Brad – male, 20’s or early 30’s – surfer, 100% hot and 100% cool, doesn’t *want* to get past the first date – read by Tim Griggs
- Michelle – female, 20’s or early 30’s – kind, intelligent, doesn’t know how to play the dating game – read by Amber Lackey
- Sara – female, 20’s or early 30’s – ditzy, flirtatious, seriously concerned about Michelle’s future – read by Theresa Stoll
- Narrator – male or female – read by Veronikah Sanford
Characters for Profiling:
- Matt Ryan – male, mid 30’s – read by Guy Goldstein
- Jenny Rogers – female, 30’s – read by Veronikah Sanford
- Man – male, 50’s – read by Subha Pindiproli
- Narrator – male or female – read by Tim Griggs
Characters for Pandemic:
- Dan – male, 30s, low class uninsured citizen who gets sick and unable to get help, gets captured and taken to an unknown place for questionable reasons. – read by (Howard Guttmann)
- Ron – male, 30s, friend and co-worker of Dan’s who drives him to the hospital and gets entangled in the same situation. – read by Tim Griggs
- Narrator – male or female – read by H.Cherdon
- Insurance Person – male or female, someone working at a Healthcare Convention – read by Subha Pindiproli
- Voice – A voice from an unknown person who interrogates and vaguely informs Dan of his unfortunate situation. – read by Amber Lackey
- News Anchor – On the T.V. in Dan’s apartment speaking of the recent outbreak. – read by Guy Goldstein
- Talk Radio Guy – A man on Ron’s radio in the car who speaks from the “government conspiracy” side. – read by Guy Goldstein
- Doctor – The one who examines Dan. – read by Veronikah Sanford
- Nurse – read by Theresa Stoll
- African Man – read by (Subha Pindiproli)
- Guard (One Line) – read by Subha Pindiproli
WARNING: Scripts may contain adult content, adult language or other potentially offensive content.
READERS: We also need actors to read various roles. If you’d like to read, please submit your headshot & resume to readmyscript@austinfilmmeet.com.
WHAT TO BRING: We will project the screenplays on a screen for everyone to see. In an effort to be as green as possible and save paper, we’re asking readers to please bring a laptop or tablet from which to read the script. If you can’t bring one and you’ve been assigned a reading role, we can print a script for you. Simply ask. Also, please B.Y.O.Beverages
RECORDING: We will be recording the readings to further help the writer with feedback.
RSVP: Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Thanks and hope to see you there!
RSVP deadline is past
